Sway bar bushing and links

the sway bar is a bar that runs acrossed the front of the van from strut to strut. It is bolted to the cradel and then has links that run from the bar to the strut to increase stability. The sway bar bushings are rubber mounts that hold the bar down to the cradel. The bar runs though the mounts one each side where the bar and the cradel meet. If they are wore out you will normally hear a clucking noise from the front end when you hit bumps. To remove and replace them there is two bolts that hold a steel cap on top of them on each side. Remove the cap from both sides then the rubber mounts will have a split in them so you can get them off the bar. To install them is just the reverse of the removal. Good luck! 4 thumbs up is appeciated if this helps.

I replaced both sway bar links as well as the bushings this past summer and things are still quiet. I had the same clunking noise as well when going over bumps (Drives you crazy!). Did you try changing the bushings as well? They are $16 for a set of Moog bushing at O'Reilly's. http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/MOO0/K7406.oap?year=2001&make=Dodge&model=Grand%2BCaravan&vi=1400027&pt=02972&ppt=C0106

The Sway Bar LInks are common to squeak.

Remove the sway bar links from lower control arms. Replace the sway bar mount to frame bushings first. Then install sway bar link bushings. Note how they come apart and install in the same manner.

These vans are notorious for this noise. You are on the right track so far.
But not only do the sway/stabilizer links (what you replaced) wear out easily but also the rubber bushings where the sway bar is attached to the frame.
You will need to jack up and safely support the front end. Follow the bar until you see the brackets that hold the bar to the body/subframe. Look to see if the bar has been moving inside the bushing.
Sometimes it's hard to tell when its lifted in the air as it puts a little twist in the bar.
Often you can easily repair these tightening them up by adding a strip or two of a rubber inner tube. Actually I believe it is a better repair than new bushings in some cases because the bar can wear smaller too. Cheap fix, just a little time to loosen the bolts add the rubber strips, tighten the bolts and no more noise.

Jack up the front end and support on jack-stands on both sides. Remove both wheels for easier access to the links. Replace any rubber parts that are in bad condition. There are only two rubber bushings that hold the bar itself. Note the position of the split side of the bushings when removing and replace in the same orientation. The job is not so big, just dirty.

you have one link one each side each link has four bushings w/metal keepers ( like washers )

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these have lots of comon problem ie suspenion you have sway bar end link and sway bar bushing problems and the odd ball joint. engine 3.8L head gaskets, water pumps, coolant tubes rotting out, and poor radiators, trans problems lots too many to list. power window problems with switches and motors and window regulators. sory about all the bad news but if its really cheap buy it up. don't forget the cars market for private sales is really good if you are looking to buy right now. a van with 350-400km i wouldn't pay more than $1000 for it cert and etested.good luck

you must replace and lube the front sway bar bushings,chrysler service bulletin calls it a squak, but can sound like a rubbing, a clunk etc the common factor is this is really noticeable the colder it gets outside

I`ve had the same problem with my Grand Voyager and the Guest above is correct, it is the sway bar BUT you`d think that it was the bushes, in my case, it was the brackets that encapsulate the bushes over the sway bar. Chrysler in thier infinate wisdom and reducing costs have fitted these brackets with only one nut and bolt at the bottom, the top section of the bracket is just a tongue that wedges the bracket into a lip. If you remove the bracket, you`ll probably see that the tongue is shiny where it`s been wearing away. Replace these two brackets and I think you`ll find you`ve now got a very quiet ride again like these vehicles should be. Ian